The central nervous system is comprised of a. sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems b. organs and glands c. somatic and autonomic nervous systems d. brain and spinal cord

Our ability to make our legs move as we walk across the room is controlled by the ________ nervous system.
a. autonomic
b. somatic
c. sympathetic
d. parasympathetic

The central nervous system is comprised of ________.
a. sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
b. organs and glands
c. somatic and autonomic nervous systems
d. brain and spinal cord

refers to a person's genetic makeup, while refers to a person's physical characteristics. a. Phenotype; genotype b. Genotype; phenotype c. DNA; gene d. Gene; DNA

A(n) _________________ facilitates or mimics the activity of a given neurotransmitter system.

An action potential involves Na+ moving ________ the cell and K+ moving ________ the cell.
a. inside; outside
b. outside; inside
c. inside; inside
d. outside; outside

The ________ secretes messenger hormones that direct the function of the rest of the endocrine glands.
a. ovary
b. thyroid
c. pituitary
d. pancreas

The body’s biological clock is located in the ________.
a. hippocampus
b. thalamus
c. hypothalamus
d. pituitary gland

is the field of study that focuses on genes and their expression. a. Social psychology b. Evolutionary psychology c. Epigenetics d. Behavioral neuroscience

A theory is
A. the same thing as a hypothesis
B. an educated, scientific guess
C. a scientific explanation with observable supporting evidence.
D. both A and B.

Meditation may be helpful in ________.
a. pain management
b. stress control
c. treating the flu
d. both a and b

Sympathetic activation is associated with a. pupil dilation b. storage of glucose in the liver c. increased heart rate d. both $\mathrm{A}$ and $\mathrm{C}$

The autonomic nervous system is sometimes called the __________ nervous system. Why is this an appropriate name? List some functions controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

Compare and contrast the interaction patterns of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems.